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    mod this laptop?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by HumanTorch, Jul 9, 2006.

  1. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i have an hp dv4170us and its getting old....i just wanted to know what kind of mods i can do to make it a little more lively and have more eye candy
    i considered painting it but i dont know if ill have time or like the permanent effect of that

    so i was gonna get a shticker or one of many either brands but i can decide on a design

    i was thinking something sleek that has centrino, hp, and xp logos on it
    something in navy or midnight blue

    also would it be possible to order two of these laptop decals and cut one to the point where it fit around the keyboard and hotkeys at the top, i mean like use an exacto knife to cut holes in it so it can stick to the body of the computer

    any other possible mod suggestions woudl be greatly appreciated
    or if u know or can think of a cool design i can get on the schticker

    thanks in advance guys
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 9, 2006
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    ethan592 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ethan592, Jul 9, 2006
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  3. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    this looks savage but whats the level of diffuculty, if im gonna have to take the notebook apart im kinda not into that, i know my way around it its just a hassle
    can i do it without dismantling
    thanks
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 9, 2006
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    FrostFire Notebook Evangelist

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    I pretty sure you dont need to take it apart. Its like graphics on a car: peel and stick
     
    FrostFire, Jul 13, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Aug 25, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    u can use the temporary body tattoo to make designs on ur laptop? These "tattoo" can be removed anytime without harming the laptop where they were being applied. Leaving them alone, they can last for weeks. If u want them to last much longer, u might want to think a bout getting a clear protective film/folio to cover them
    This is great for applying lid themes

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 3, 2006
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  7. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    If it was mine and I was fairly bored I'd paint it, and do some LED mods on it. But that would be alot of work, and when doing LED mods then there is potential for breaking it.
     
    Syndrome, Sep 3, 2006
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    dimmu Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I think the carbon stuff is pretty ugly. <_<
     
    dimmu, Sep 4, 2006
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  9. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    well, it is the easiest way to get my beat/scratched up emachines looking slick again :D
    it also, for me anyway, serves as a good base for detailing as time goes on

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 5, 2006
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  10. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    actually yes, just make sure that u use a plastic of some sort (credit card) to push the extra into the creases where different laptop parts meet, just enough to be out of sight, so that unless u look real close, u would not notice the layer.
    just like playing with stickers

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 21, 2006
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  11. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    well, finally got my red carbon fiber

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 28, 2006
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  12. Dukefrukem

    Dukefrukem Notebook Evangelist

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    That's not a bad mod. Carbon Fiber is the new hotness and i suspect you'll be seeing some cool stuff in the future.
     
    Dukefrukem, Sep 28, 2006
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  13. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    the latest project on my hp-n5430

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 1, 2006
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  14. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    it is a "gun powder metallic" vinyl ...

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 1, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    using auto-stencelling

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 10, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    2nd look

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 10, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    another car stencil for the lid

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 16, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    this is so cool, i m going nut on the possibilities of decorating the machine

    [​IMG]

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 16, 2006
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